Real Racing 3's switch to a freemium-pricing model certainly divided the player base, but that hasn't stopped the game from holding its own on the App Store. Drag racing is one of the more lucrative ways to amass a quick pile of in-game cash, but what's the best way of going about it? Here are some hints and tips for mastering this area of the game.

-There's good money to be made from drag racing, but you want your car to be in top condition to make sure you take home the most prestigious podium prize. We recommend maintaining a highly upgraded car used solely for these events, and compete with it whenever the repair timers have finished.

-Getting off the starting line cleanly and quickly is the most important part of ensuring you win a drag race. There's a random period of time to wait before the green light appears, so keep your finger hovered just above the launch button and be ready to smack it as soon as the colors change.

-Once you're off and away, it's incredibly important that you switch up your gears at just the right moment. There's no steering to worry about, so make sure you that you change gear the very second the needle heads into the red area. Get accustomed to the sound of your drag racing vehicle's engine too, as this will give you important audio clues for when to change gear.

-Don't be put off if your opponent is a little further ahead. If you get the gear switch correct, you can still overtake them and get to the finish line first. This is why it pays to keep your car upgraded to as high a degree as you can, so that you have the ultimate edge.

-You need to beat three opponents to emerge victorious from the drag racing events. They'll get tougher to defeat as you head through the heats – you can treat the first two as a warm-up, but you'll need to be on your toes for the final face-off.